Mozambique - Feasibility Studies for Building Climate Resilience of Limpopo Basin in Mozambique

The proposed project aims at building climate resilience in the Limpopo basin. This could be implemented through developing a multi-purpose water storage capacity (at Mapai or elsewhere in the basin) that would provide a significant long-term response to the hydrological variability and climate change induced challenges. It would also allow the development of hydropower, supply of water for development of irrigated agriculture and thus participate in climate change mitigation through reduction of damages, losses and increasing food production during dry season. Its implementation will contribute to food security and socio-economic development of the country. The purpose of this support is to Establish a consensus for implementation of the selected project, study the project at feasibility level, and mobilise resources for investments. The project consist of six components as follows: (a) pre-feasibility assessment and strategic decision making; (b) feasibility studies; (c) environmental and social studies; (d) irrigation development studies; (e) Public-Private-Partnership feasibility and project financing strategy; and (f) project management communication, consultation and monitoring including Dam Safety Panel of Experts (DSP).